Future Proofers: Powering 2050 – Recharging the Energy Supply

Synopsis:

This panel reimagines the future energy landscape, drawing on Australian use cases. Leveraging emerging technologies and alternative energy sources, Australia is well positioned to emerge as a global front-runner in the clean energy supply chain.

The session explores cutting-edge energy transition innovations and how they align with ambitious energy strategies to support the region’s booming digital and industrial sectors. Challenging conventional energy supply practices, the discussion provides evidence-based comparative insights into a range of disruptive energy sources—from solar, wind, and waves to hydrogen and the potential of nuclear fusion, a possible “technological black swan”—and their roles in fuelling economic transformation, growth, and global decarbonisation.

Speakers:

Scott Clements, Partner, Tribeca Capital
Takaya Taguchi, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Helical Fusion
Dr. Warren McKenzie, Founder & Managing Director, HB11 Energy

Moderator:
Prof. Peta Ashworth, Director, Curtin Institute for Energy Transition